Xu Ningxue walked quietly along the bustling street, her eyes brimming with despair as she watched the streams of people passing by.

Since she was young, her parents had abandoned her, leaving her to be fostered with her uncle's family.

But life under someone else's roof was never easy. Her uncle's family had two other children, and whenever they made a mistake, Xu Ningxue was always the one to be punished.

She had the worst food, did the most work, and was scolded the most!

At school, when bullied, she could only endure. At her uncle's house, after suffering an injustice, she still had to endure. Now at work, her boss harbored inappropriate intentions towards her; if she didn't comply this time, she would certainly be fired!

"If I'm fired, my aunt and uncle will probably sell me to that Boss Zhang!"

Thinking of her uncle and aunt's mercenary attitudes, Xu Ningxue felt a chill in her heart.

For her aunt and uncle, their own children were always treasures, while Xu Ningxue was a burden, a drag on their resources!

Initially, they had taken Xu Ningxue in because she was good-looking. Now that she had grown up and become even more attractive, they could sell her for a good price.

"I would rather die than marry that Boss Zhang!"

Just thinking about Boss Zhang, who was nearly fifty and also maintained several mistresses, made Xu Ningxue feel extremely disgusted.

But, almost the whole family of her uncle had been bribed by Boss Zhang. If she lost her job this time, they would have an even better chance of marrying her off to him.

Xu Ningxue's eyes were red with emotion; she was simple-minded and only wished for an ordinary life, but now that seemed incredibly difficult.

"What's wrong? Are you unhappy?"

As Xu Ningxue wandered aimlessly, a clear voice called out from behind her.

She turned to look and saw it was Ye Feng.

"Oh, it's you!" Xu Ningxue quickly wiped the tears from her eyes and forced a stiff smile on her lips,

"Thank you for today! Didn't I cause you any trouble, did I?"

Xu Ningxue had heard Ye Feng say that he was the president's driver. If that Minister Zhang really went to the president and badmouthed Ye Feng, leading to his dismissal, then she would feel genuinely guilty!

"I'm not in any trouble! But, you seem like you're the one with problems," said Ye Feng with a light smile. He had seen Xu Ningxue crying as she walked past the coffee shop and had followed her out.

"I... I'm fine!" Xu Ningxue managed a weak smile, then asked,

"Could you tell me your name?"

"I'm Ye Feng!" said Ye Feng with a smile, then seeing Xu Ningxue about to speak, he continued,

"You don't need to introduce yourself; I know you're Xu Ningxue. It's written on your work badge!"

When Ye Feng preempted what she wanted to say, Xu Ningxue was startled, then she smiled happily.

For some reason, even though this was only the second time she had met Ye Feng, she felt very comfortable around him. Ye Feng didn't look at her with the lecherous gaze that others did. Talking to him was relaxing; often he knew what you were going to say before you said it.

"Ye Feng! You are the first person at Zhen Country Group to help me without any ulterior motive or agenda!" said Xu Ningxue, calming her emotions before speaking to Ye Feng,

"If I leave Zhen Country Group, I will remember you! Because you are a good person!"

"Good person?" Ye Feng touched his nose, not expecting to be issued a "good guy" card by a beautiful woman. However, from Xu Ningxue's words, he sensed another meaning,

"Is it that Minister Zhang causing you trouble again?"

Ye Feng frowned slightly and asked immediately.

"I'm fine! You don't need to worry about me!" Seeing Ye Feng's concern, Xu Ningxue felt an inexplicable sweetness in her heart.

Perhaps meeting Ye Feng was the greatest gain of her time at Zhen Country Group!

Xu Ningxue thought so, but a hint of blush crept onto her pretty face.

"Last time I helped you, it wasn't because I wanted to see you kicked out of Zhen Country Group! Tell me, what exactly happened? Even if I can't help you, talking about it will make you feel better!"

Ye Feng could tell that Xu Ningxue was wary of causing him trouble, which is why she kept silent.

Upon Ye Feng's repeated questioning, Xu Ningxue faltered and ended up recounting the events.

It turned out that after Director Zhang had been scared off by Ye Feng in the morning, he didn't let the matter drop and made Xu Ningxue go out and collect debts herself.

Xu Ningxue was just an intern who had always followed the company's veterans in running business. Now doing it alone, she naturally faced difficulties.

But that wasn't the main problem. The biggest issue was that particular debt!

The debt was a bad one left by the company three years ago, and not just her, even the company's best salesperson had failed to collect it.

As expected, no sooner had Xu Ningxue stepped into that company than she was turned away, without even being given the chance to speak!

And the price for Xu Ningxue's failure to recover the debt would be the cancellation of her internship and her expulsion from Zhen Country Group!

Ye Feng listened in silence, his gaze growing increasingly frosty.

Seeing Ye Feng's silence, Xu Ningxue smiled brightly, "Ye Feng, you don't have to worry about me! Really, I'm fine! Thank you for listening to me, I feel much better now!"

Ye Feng nodded and then said, "You go back first. I'll take care of this matter for you!"

Xu Ningxue was stunned, but then shook her head, "Ye Feng, really, it's not necessary! Even if I get fired from Zhen Country Group, I can find another job! It's fine!"

Xu Ningxue thought that Ye Feng was just comforting her, but even so, she was very happy.

After speaking, Xu Ningxue checked the time, "Alright! I should go! You should head back early too!"

After saying that, Xu Ningxue waved to Ye Feng and turned around, hopping and skipping back to Zhen Country Group. Although things hadn't gone well today, chatting with Ye Feng for a while lifted her spirits substantially.

Watching Xu Ningxue revert to her cheerful self, Ye Feng shook his head with a smile.

Despite her struggles, merely a short conversation had brought back her cheerfulness, revealing the simplicity of Xu Ningxue's thoughts.

For such a pure-hearted girl, especially a great beauty like her, Ye Feng naturally didn't mind playing the role of Flower Protector.

"Li Xian should still be in the meeting now, so let's help this young lady first!"

Ye Feng glanced at the sky, then turned and walked in another direction down the business street.

Prince Company was a medium-sized firm on the business street, with assets close to a hundred million yuan.

Arriving at Prince Company, Ye Feng took a look and walked in.

At the company's security booth, several guards were huddled together watching a Japanese romance action film, with moans and groans occasionally heard, yet they didn't notice Ye Feng entering.

After breezing into Prince Company, Ye Feng made some inquiries with the employees and then headed to the third floor.

The third floor obviously housed the company's management, with the general manager's office, deputy general manager's office, and chairman's office clearly marked. Ye Feng knocked on the door of the general manager's office and walked straight in.

Inside the office, a man and a woman were entwined, the woman sobbing, with the man comforting her.

When the pair saw someone entering, they both looked toward Ye Feng.

But upon that glance, the woman jumped up as if her bottom was on fire.

"It's you!!!"

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